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Fri Nov 5, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
91
away
Chemistry Cold
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
103
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Phoenix SunsSuns 25 23 27 16 91
Philadelphia 76ers76ers 26 21 28 28 103

After Action Report

The 76ers downed the Suns 103-91. The Suns couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the 76ers. 76ers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; Suns' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The 76ers locker room is humming, and it showed. The 76ers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.

What tipped it

  • 76ers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Suns · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.